see-through

adjective

ˈsē-ˌthrü How to pronounce see-through (audio)
Definition of see-throughnext
1
as in transparent
easily seen through consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon

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2
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s

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Recent Examples of see-through In one photo, Victoria wore a plunging black lace slip dress with a totally see-through long skirt that featured pink and green floral embroidery. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 Stars like Kate Moss and Emily Ratajkowski were photographed in their swimsuits enjoying the water, while Halle Berry rang in a new decade in a see-through dress. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 All this happens in a see-through cold compartment where concoctions spin around, turning from liquid to frozen semisolid. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 This Quince find has adjustable straps, a square neckline, a smocked back, and an A-line skirt that isn’t see-through. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for see-through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
  1. transparent
  2. sheer
  3. crystal
  4. translucent
  5. clear
  6. liquid
Adjective
  • As polls show the public increasingly favoring guardrails for AI safety — and opposing data center buildouts — the White House is likely to face still more calls for an explanation of why a more transparent framework is not possible.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For clients managing multi-market finances, Premier is designed to make day-to-day money movement simpler and more transparent.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of transparent
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  • Beyond its sheer size and resort-level amenities, the estate’s value lies in the kind of construction and materials that are difficult to replicate at today’s costs.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The baby pink style was made of a sheer, breezy pink fabric and featured crystallized spaghetti straps that gave way to frindgy crystalized trim that decorated the hem.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheer
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  • O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
  • Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Definition of crystal
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  • Participants will apply traditional Japanese colors to ultra-thin, nearly translucent silk, painting not only from the front but also experimenting with urazaishiki, or reverse-side coloring, as well as delicate gradation techniques.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Year of Perfect Skin, for instance, was more than an example of self-centeredness, more than an effort to turn my face translucent, luminous as a moonstone set in silver prongs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of translucent
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  • Mourinho’s aim to get closer to his players has been especially clear with the team’s biggest names.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Congress has bipartisan bills in the works aimed at setting clearer federal consumer protections, including age verification.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear
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  • The researchers emphasized its relevance for aerospace systems utilizing liquid oxygen, where efficient proton transport can significantly influence overall fuel-cell performance.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Those regulations for liquids in carry-ons stem from 2006, when British officials foiled a plot to bring liquid explosives on flights.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of liquid

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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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